During my San Francisco staycation, we had a mini girls getaway to the Carmel Valley. Sarah, Annie, Alexis and I piled in a car and headed a few hours south of San Francisco for some relaxation in Carmel Valley’s wine country. I really didn’t know Carmel even had a wine country, but it definitely gives Napa a run for its money! We sipped wine, soaked in the scenery, gossiped and giggled. There was lots of giggling.
We stayed at Holman Ranch for the night, which was absolutely lovely. Can you believe these picturesque surroundings? Holman Ranch hosts weddings and it made me want to get married all over again!
I love mixing prints. For it to work though, there has to be something that unifies the outfit. I picked a scarf and dress in contrasting prints, but they work together because they are in the same color family. Because it was late fall, no bare legs here thanks to my go-to colored tights.
Outfit Deets :: Dress – Armani Apparel (similar) // Scarf – similar // Sweater – similar // Hat – Satya Twena (similar) // Colored Tights – American Apparel (similar) // Boots (similar – on sale!) // Purse – Kate Spade (similar) // Whirl Ring + Crescent Ring – Batsu Maru c/o // Nails – Deborah Lippman // Watch – WeWood //
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Thanks to Holman Ranch for hosting us for this stay! We had such a great time visiting Carmel Valley Wine Country. All outfit photos by Sarah Menanix.
suki says
So lovely! 🙂 Ryan and I are heading down that way next month.
Kelly @A Side of Sweet says
Awesome! Let me know if you have any recs!
Lovely Letters says
Love this! Now I am even more excited about visiting this weekend 🙂 Can’t wait to give you a full “potential wedding venue” report!
xx Katie
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Kelly @A Side of Sweet says
Love you! Hope you had a great weekend! 😉
Nancy says
I can’t wait to go back to Carmel, and bring my bestie who will be visiting us in MAY. May. Ugh. It can’t come soon enough. Though I better not wish that life of mine away either. ha.
Kelly @A Side of Sweet says
Oh nice! Let me know what things I should check out! I already have your last post bookmarked!
Catherine of MyPowerPose says
What beautiful shots! We live in such an amazing state – staycations are a great idea.
Kelly @A Side of Sweet says
It’s so true! We’re so lucky!
Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says
I love Carmel! I’ve only been once and had a fabulous time. It reminded me of a little European Village with all the cobblestones. You guys look great! 🙂
Kelly @A Side of Sweet says
Thanks Ashley! We didn’t spend enough time in the city itself so I definitely want to go back!
Carla (@charliesue) says
Carmel is one of my fave places. I love walking down their main street and peeking into the shops with a hot coffee in hand!
Kelly @A Side of Sweet says
Yes! Although I have to admit it’s mostly window shopping! 🙂
Chelsea says
What a beautiful location for a weekend getaway! Glad you spent the weekend with wine and lots of giggling!
Chelsea
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Kelly @A Side of Sweet says
It was! Thanks Chelsea!
Christine l my natural kitchen says
It looks like you had such a fun time! Your outfit is so cute too! I’m starting to wish that we would have gone to wine country during our trip to San Francisco – looks like we would have had a great time!
Kelly @A Side of Sweet says
Thanks Christine! Definitely a reason to come back for a visit! 🙂
Jill @ Champagne for Everyday says
Hey Kelly!! I didn’t realize that Carmel had wine country either – yet another to add to my list! Also, I LOVE all your mixed prints, and you and your gf’s all totally coordinate style wise, it looks like you’re in a catalogue. Love it!
Jill
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Kelly @A Side of Sweet says
Haha, you’re too kind! Hope you get to make a trip down there!
Lynn @ theroadtohoney says
I love Carmel but also didn’t realize that it had a wine country (could it possibly get any better already?). Holman Ranch looks like it is quite the feast for the eyes. I can see why it would ignite the desire to get married all over again (perhaps a vow renewal is in your future?).
Kelly @A Side of Sweet says
Right!? I feel like I want to get married all over again all the time where we live! Northern cali is so gorgeous! 🙂
Sarah @ Snixy Kitchen says
Had a fun little getaway with y’all. If only we got to ride the horses;)
Kelly @A Side of Sweet says
Right!? It was such a fun little mini-vacay!
Catherine says
Sounds like an idyllic girls’ weekend! I LOVE the idea of mixing prints and the way you did it… I have yet to give it a shot. P.S. Just learned 10 facts about you via the video on your About page!
Kelly @A Side of Sweet says
Hey Catherine! I’m new to it too! Haha, glad to hear you watched my video! Sadly my Youtube channel is currently gathering dust…
Emma Felin says
Lovely photos!! Your outfit is fabulous.
xo,
Emma
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Kelly @A Side of Sweet says
Thanks Emma!
Victoria Lau says
Love the hat!
Kelly @A Side of Sweet says
Thanks! 🙂